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1 January 2021 • Tevet/Shevat 5781 Temple Israel

MESSENGER FUNDED BY THE PAUL AND LOIS KATZMAN ENDOWMENT

JANUARY 2021 • TEVET/SHEVAT 5781 • Volume 63, No. 1

While we can’t be with you in person, we are thrilled to share opportunities for us to gather virtually on Facebook Live, YouTube and

our streaming page! Learn, pray, chat and sing with us. We are here with you. For the latest times and locations: temple-israel.org/virtual

Happy & Healthy

to all of our Temple Families

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OUR COMMON DESTINYThree weeks ago, with Susan holding the camera, I signed the final version of the Declaration of our Common Destiny. This was not the plan. The plan had been to gather in Jerusalem with Rabbis, scholars and leaders from every continent to present the final document to Reuven Rivlin, the President of Israel, as we had the initial draft in September 2019. We could not have envisioned how different and

challenging things would be today, how changed our world would be.

We were not able to be present in Jerusalem for the presentation. However, during the month of December a sound and light show was projected onto Jerusalem’s old city walls featuring video clips of Jews from every corner of the globe signing the declaration. This is the reason Susan made a video of my signing. While I was not able to participate as I expected, myself and my colleagues were symbolically present.

Our initial meeting in Jerusalem to discuss the draft document was remarkable. I had never before participated in a conference with colleagues whose backgrounds were so diverse. I spent time with a leading Orthodox Rabbi from the West Bank who had never met a Reform Rabbi. Secular and Religious Jews of every denomination gathered with the goal of creating a meaningful document defining our shared Jewish values. We spoke about what unites and connects us, not what divides us.

Sandy Cardin who served as CEO of this project wrote: “Our goal was admittedly audacious: to unite the Jewish people worldwide as never before, at a time of deepening division and separation, even as rising antisemitism threatened us all.”

The draft was prepared and crowdsourced around the world. Five Core Values were established:

SECURITY AND WELL-BEING

MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONNECTION

STRENGTHENING JEWISH IDENTITY

LIGHT UNTO THE NATIONS

WORLD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT

A MESSAGE FROM RABBI HAROLD LOSS


Take a moment and go to ourcommondestiny.org and read the complete document. Take a moment and participate in the ongoing crowdsourcing. More than 90 different Jewish organizations are supporting this initiative.

Sandy Cardin, speaking prior to the final presentation in Jerusalem, noted that this message is especially urgent this year because of the ravages of covid-19.

“We could not have known that our message of togetherness, mutual responsibility and strength would be even more relevant now than when we started. We knew our mission was meaningful, but it became magnified many times over when the pandemic struck. We were quickly reminded how fragile we are and how far apart we can be driven.

The declaration reminds us how crucial it is to remain strong and united in normal as well as difficult times, to never forget about all that we share as a people and to work together to forge our common destiny.”

Two weeks ago, Susan and I were supposed to be boarding a plane to Israel where we were to have been joined by all of our children and grandchildren for a long-anticipated family mission. It was to have been the first visit for all of our grandchildren, and we have waited a lifetime to share this experience with them. This too did not proceed according to plan. Like so many simchas and moments in 2020, including the presentation of a formal document to the President of Israel, this has been put on hold. But with hope in our hearts, we recall the prayer our people have repeated for thousands of years “Next year in Jerusalem”. This year we have felt enslaved by the ravages of this pandemic. Next year may we all be healthy and free.

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FRESH FISH DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEP!

We have partnered with Motor City Seafood to deliver a wonderful fresh fish box to your home every Friday! Choose a specially

crafted box here: www.temple-israel.org/fishing (included with each box are recommended recipes from our very own Heirloom Catering & Event chefs + great tips to make your own restaurant quality fresh fish dinner).

FRIDAYS ONLY - free no contact front door delivery (all boxes are delivered to your door packed in ice between 10am - 4pm).

Ordering closes at noon the Tuesday prior to delivery. Questions? Contact Stephanie Brovenick at [email protected]


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IN-REVIEW: LIGHT EACH NIGHT

In Review - Light Each Night Chanukah Programming: From trivia and tours, to concerts, cooking, and community giving, we thank you for joining us and sharing your light this Chanukah! Special thank you to the Laker family for sponsoring the Laker Concert featuring Shiri Maimon in loving memory of Sarah & Harry Laker.


RELIGIOUS SERVICES & EVENTSVIRTUAL SERVICES AND EVENTS:Help us connect with you! Now more than ever, we want to stay engaged. Please log into your Temple Israel account at www.temple-israel.org, review your contact information and make sure we have separate email addresses and cell phone numbers for all adults on your account.

KABBALAT SHABBATFridays • 7 pmJoin us online Friday evening for a virtual Kabbalat Shabbat service. Watch on Facebook, YouTube or on our streaming page. temple-israel.org/virtual

VIRTUAL MINYANSundays • 9 am Join us on Facebook Live for weekly Sunday Minyan. Follow along with the Minyan Prayer Book: temple-israel.org/MinyanBook

TALMUD & TASTINGSTuesday, January 12 • 7 pmJoin us for a virtual series that combines unique tastings with insights from Temple’s brilliant rabbis. Hosted virtually from a different home each month, we will enjoy an evening of sampling delicious new tastes and

digesting delightful Torah teachings. Details and registration info here: www.temple-israel.org/TalmudTastings

ROSH CHODESHThursday, January 14 • 7 pmCelebrate the new moon and a new month! This women’s spirituality group gathers monthly to discuss important issues of religious and current events. Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Register here: www.temple-israel.org/roshchodesh

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VIRTUAL KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSETuesday, January 26 • 7 pm via ZoomLearn why our exceptional Kindergarten is the perfect fit for your child. For prospective families with children beginning Kindergarten for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. RSVP to the ECC office for the zoom information: 248-661-5750.

SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS ECC

NEED TO READ & MEET THE AUTHORS!Thursday, January 14 • 8 pmJoin us for our new author series hosted by Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny. The first author in our incredible line-up is award-winning writing professor, Susan Shapiro, who will

discuss her new memoir The Forgiveness Tour: How to Find the Perfect Apology. You do not need to have read the book to participate. Registration is required. All are welcome! For more information and to register: www.temple-israel.org/needtoread

NEW MEMBER CONNECTION MEETINGThursday, January 21 • 7 pmAttention new members: We are thrilled you have chosen Temple Israel as your spiritual home and enjoyed visiting with you on Zoom a month back for our first of two introductory gatherings! Please join our leadership and clergy for our second meeting to get more acquainted and help jump start your journey to building meaningful, spiritual and lifelong relationships. Registration required. Register here: www.temple-israel.org/form/nm

C O N N E C T IO N

NEW MEMBER

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Sharon Anders, the Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center’s senior administrative assistant, retired on December 18, 2020. Sharon was an invaluable part of the Early Childhood program. She worked in the ECC for 27 years and has held numerous positions. She is truly a jack-of-all-trades. Some of the highlights were teaching our youngest children in Baby Bunch, planning and executing all of the incredible and creative family programs, being Manager on Duty for Temple’s big events,

and planning sensational Camp Shemesh summers. If you have ever had the honor of attending a class with Sharon, you know that her energy, passion and love of children is evident in every activity, song choice and puppet. If you’ve attended an event when Sharon was Manager on Duty, her keen eye ensured that everything happened without a problem. She made sure everyone’s special day was perfect. If you were lucky enough to attend a family program that Sharon helped execute, you were dazzled with thoughtful, and often handmade giveaways. The corsages she made for the Daddy/Daughter dances were always a fan favorite. Every program that Sharon was involved in was carefully planned to give each participant a complete experience from start to finish. Sharon’s creativity and eye for detail has touched the lives of hundreds of children and their families.

Sharon is looking forward to spending time with her husband, daughters, and two (soon to be three) grandchildren. Please join the ECC in wishing her well in this new chapter of her life.


VIRTUAL RESOURCES:Temple Israel provides families with the resources to meet life’s challenges and also a wide array of educational and social programming. While we cannot meet in person during the corona virus crisis, we are providing virtual resources. Click here for resources: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBveEZxrIbQBrLAW5T7SksXMH

VIRTUAL CLASSES & SUPPORT:The Robert Sosnick Family Life Center will be here for you as we make our way through these uncharted times. Please check back frequently for updated videos and classes: temple-israel.org/virtual

VIRTUAL BINGO Thursday, January 7 • 3 pm via ZoomJoin Rabbi Harold Loss, David Tisdale and Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW for Virtual Bingo via Zoom! Prizes! Congratulations to our previous winners: Stacey Cantor, Matthew Chayet, Judy Domstein, Joani Lesser, Ellie Provizer, Sarah Schiffer, Sheila Schiffer. When you register you will receive a link to a blank card. Register here: www.temple-israel.org/bingo

RECOMMENDED READS WITH RACHEL KAMIN Tuesday, January 12 • 3 pm via ZoomCome reconnect with Rachel and hear about her recommended Jewish reads from 2020. Join Rabbi Kaluzny, Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW and Rachel Kamin on Zoom. Register here: www.temple-israel.org/event/RecommendedReads

MUSEUM MOMENTS #4 – SOUTH HAVEN Wednesday, January 13 • 3 pm Come and share amazing South Haven Memories with us. Please join Susan Loss, Janet Strote, Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW, and special guest Norman Samson to discuss our South Haven Exhibit and connections to many of us while reminiscing past summers in South Haven, Michigan. Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube

ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER

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VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, January 14 • 7 pm via ZoomAfter the death of a loved one, there are so many thoughts, feelings and experiences to deal with. Please join Diane Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW and others in sharing one’s grief within a group setting while also defining the uniqueness of your grief. Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Register here: www.temple-israel.org/bereavement

EMPTY NESTERS: A VIRTUAL TASTE OF TEMPLE Saturday, January 16 • 7 pm via ZoomHelp us welcome in and celebrate the new year with Rabbi Yedwab, Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW, Chef Carole Wendling from our very own Heirloom Catering and Chad Feldman, Sommelier from Vino A

Gogo. For more information and to register: www.temple-israel.org/tasteoftemple

COOKING WITH CAROLE Don’t miss out on our very own Chef Carole’s wonderful, easy to prepare, healthy recipes! Recipes and videos can be viewed on her blog: www.temple-israel.org/cooking

AA- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSAA class resources: https://aa-semi.org/meetings For more information contact Fred Stevenson, [email protected] or 248-872-8652.

If you missed this helpful conversation, MANAGING ANXIETY COVID AND WINTER with panelists Dr. Jeffrey London, MD, Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny and Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oqCg0zA5jg

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Museum Moments #1 - premiered on July 23, 2020The Goodman Family Judaic and Archival Museum, Inspiration and History www.youtube.com/watch?v=KACXlS7SO8k

Museum Moments #2 - premiered on August 25, 2020The Permanent Collection www.youtube.com/watch?v=avoUOJwazB4

Museum Moments #3 - premiered on November 17, 2020Tree of Life Shtender www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3mvNYB0xVU

Museum Moments #4 South Haven, will premiere on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 3 pm, Facebook Live and YouTube

A lot has been happening in the Goodman Family Judaic & Archival Museum

In case you’ve missed any past episodes, click on the links to view.

Coming soon...

Upcoming suggestions of things to do from the Museum Committee:Virtual 2021 New York Jewish Film Festival Tickets Now on Sale:

New York Jewish Film Festival, January 13-26, 2021

Virtual Group Tour at the Museum of Jewish MontrealBecause so many of us are now stuck at home, we are delighted to announce the launch

of Making Their Mark: A Virtual Tour of Historic Jewish Montreal

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Thank you...

It takes a Village and we love ours....A very special shout out and thank you to Olivia Berlin from Hillel of Metro Detroit and the numerous students and temple families for their assistance safely delivering much needed PPE from Jan-Supply to families in need for Chanukah.

Thank you to our No Temple Family Without A Chanukah Donors!


TYNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

In Review - Raise Your Yad: Our pre–b’nai mitzvah students enjoyed a virtual version of an annual family favorite! Everyone had a great time creating beautiful custom Yads with local artist, Gail Rosenbloom Kaplan!

CAMPERSHIPS AVAILABLEAre you going to a URJ camp this summer? We want to help! Each year Temple Israel provides need-based scholarships to a number of students to enable them to participate in a Jewish summer camping experience sponsored by the Reform Movement. If your child is interested in attending any URJ camps and wishes to be considered for a Campership, assistance may be available. Applicants must be currently enrolled in Tyner Religious School or Hillel Day School. Please send a written recommendation from a Temple Israel teacher or youth director to [email protected] and complete the online Campership Application, by January 8, 2021 at www.temple-israel.org/tyner

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLETemple Israel offers college scholarships to 12th graders who are currently enrolled in our ROOTS program, and are members of Temple Israel. We encourage seniors to apply by January 29, 2021 for merit-based and need-based assistance. Funding has been provided by generous Temple donors. The college scholarship criteria and application can be found at www.temple-israel.org/tyner

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VIRTUAL YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION:SILVER LINING: TEEN SPEAKER SERIESMondays • 5 - 6 pm via ZoomMonday, January 4th: Amanda Berman, Zioness- Unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist. Monday, January 18th: Pastor Aramis Hinds- Loving your

Neighbor as Yourself- Remembering MLK Jr. To register, go to: www.temple-israel.org/silverlining

Our amazing religious school program continues this winter! Students who participated in our Fall 2020 program will automatically be enrolled in the Winter 2021 semester. Classes begin…

• Grades K-3: January 10 from 9:30-10:30 am on Sundays• Grades 4-6: January 10 from 11 am-12 pm on Sundays • Grade 7: January 11 from 5-6 pm on Mondays • Grades 8-12: January 4 from 5-6 pm on Mondays

New students are welcome to register online! Our calendar, program, and registration links can be found at www.temple-israel.org/tyner

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TYNER TO GO BOX #3Pick up available beginning Wednesday, January 6!Stuck inside and looking for something engaging, educational and perfect for kids ages 5-12? Get your third Tyner to Go Box full of creative games, crafts, activities, and more for your kids to explore with your family and in their Religious School sessions! This box features the holidays of Tu B’Shevat and Purim, and the values of Achrayut and Hakarat Hatov. For more information and to order your box: www.temple-israel.org/tyner-to-go

VIRTUAL ADULT EDUCATION:For more information on Adult Education classes, contact Lisa Kaplan at [email protected]

ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISMTuesdays • 7:30 pm (10-week course begins January 5, 2021)Explore Jewish life, values, celebrations, history, theology, and spirituality with Temple Israel’s clergy! Ask questions, discover multiple answers, and find out how Reform Judaism could be meaningful to you. This course is open to all – interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, anyone who just wants to learn more about Judaism! No charge. Students are encouraged to purchase a selection of recommended books. Register online at www.temple-israel.org/onlineintro

USER’S GUIDE FOR THE SOULThursdays, Janurary 7, 21 & 28 • 10:30 - 11:30 am *time changeDo you want to learn about the structure of your soul? Is it possible to navigate the flow of consciousness through the body more masterfully? Through delving into this powerful kabbalistic text, you will gain the tools to discover your highest self and master the challenges of your life. Taught by Cantor Smolash. Join us virtually. RSVP to [email protected] for the Zoom invite.

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It’s cold outside, and we are stuck inside. Join us for two weeks of a deep dive into Jewish learning featuring guest speakers and clergy, with presentations and Zoom classes. To see our schedule and to register: www.temple-israel.org/jewishlearning

ADULT HEBREW Mondays, January 11 - May 3 • 11:30 amBeginning Hebrew meets Mondays from 11:30 am -12 pm. New students are welcome to learn the Aleph Bet with Temple Israel. Students will gain basic reading skills and begin their journey towards Hebrew proficiency. Intermediate Hebrew meets Mondays from 12 - 12:30 pm. Intermediate students can join us to improve their reading skills, and to increase fluency and accuracy. We will use a variety of Hebrew texts. Taught by Dalia ShahamRSVP to www.temple-israel.org/hebrew

ASK: HERZL ON THE COUCH - BECAUSE, BEHIND EVERY IDEOLOGY.... LIES A PSYCHOLOGY!Monday January 25 • 12 pmThrough both ancient and modern texts along with film clips, we will discuss the transformation of Jewish male role models and their connection to power and powerlessness. Presented by Rabbi Rich Kirschen, author and director of NFTY in Jerusalem. RSVP to www.temple-israel.org/event/herzl

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ADULT TU B’SHEVAT SEDERWednesday, January 27 • 7 pmJoin Rabbi Kaluzny as we prepare and enjoy a Tu B’Shevat Seder. Celebrate and delight in this ancient new year of trees and modern Israeli festival. Those who register by January 19 may pick up seder ingredients at Temple Israel on Tuesday, January 26 ($5 fee). Register here: www.temple-israel.org/event/shevat

THE PROPHETS FOR FUN AND PROFITThursdays, January 28 and February 4 • 5:30 pmWe of the Reform Movement call ourselves Prophetic Jews. But what does that really mean? Join Rabbi Yedwab, in this 2-part series, and listen to the prophets speak in their own words. Their message and its true profit may surprise you! RSVP to www.temple-israel.org/event/profit

ASK: TALES FROM AN ISRAELI DIPLOMAT IN AFRICAMonday, February 1 • 12 pmDaniel Aschheim, PhD serves as Consul for Public Diplomacy at the Consulate General of Israel in Chicago. Aschheim comes from West Africa, where he served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. We are privileged to have him share his story, “Tales from an Israeli Diplomat in Africa.” RSVP to www.temple-israel.org/event/diplomat

WE TAKE PRIDEMazel Tov to 13 year old Sydney Hertzberg for placing second in the Petco Holiday Wishes Grant Competition, a national competition where pet adopters share how their pet has changed their life. Sydney wrote about her adopted kitten, Mr. Mittens, and the relief he would provide from the pain she experienced due to a connective tissue disorder. Sydney’s submission was awarded a $50,000 grant for the Ferndale Cat Shelter where she volunteers and adopted Mr. Mittens. We are very proud to have Sydney in our temple family.

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In Review - 2020: Our youth at temple have had a great first semester filled with in-person and virtual programming. Here are some highlights of what we’ve done. We are looking forward to 2021 events! Happy New Year to all!

TEMPLE YOUTH


GENERAL BOARD MEETINGWednesday, January 6 • 7:30 pmPlease plan to attend. We are stronger together!

CHILL OUT WITH DR. JEN GREENWednesday, January 13 • 12 pmPut on some comfy clothes, grab your favorite hot drink and join us on Zoom for an hour of relaxation with the wonderful Dr. Jen Green! Jen is a Naturopathic Doctor and a leader in Integrative Medicine for stress and anxiety. She will be showing us ways to manage our daily triggers with foods, vitamins and mindfulness. Free for paid-up members/$10 for guests. Register online at www.temple-israel.org/Sisterhood by January 12th to ensure you receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Shellie Achtman at 248-505-6497 or [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

CHAI MITZVAHTuesday, , January 19 • 10 - 11:30 amStudy monthly with a group focusing on real-life relevant issues. Chai Mitzvah was created as a way to engage you in a Jewish

AFFILIATES - SISTERHOOD

In Review - Lotsa Latkes: We had so much fun cooking with Annabel Cohen! Her latkes and applesauce were delicious and Annabel wowed everyone as she demonstrated skills needed to make these delectable treasures ourselves. Almost 100 people registered for this amazing event.

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journey throughout your lives. Chai Mitzvah encourages you to take some time to reflect on where you are Jewishly and what you would like to achieve. The topic for January is Mindfulness and Conscious Living. This month’s discussion will be led by Wendy Kohlenberg and Susan Singer. To register, email Nancy Gad-Harf, [email protected]. Questions? Contact Andi Weiss at 248-701-6732 or Jan Kelman at 248-763-4716.

KIBBITZ WITH YOUR SISTERSThursday, January 28 • 7 pmWe are really excited about this new program facilitated by Libby Kaplan. Come and join us ‘virtually’ for a great time! We will be virtual until we can all be together. We look forward to seeing you. For more information and zoom link please email Andi Weiss at [email protected].

THE GIFT SHOP IS NOW OPEN ONLINE!Shop for amazing Judaica and gift items from the comfort of your home. January Special: 20% off Candlesticks. Must be over $25 and in stock; excludes special orders. Touchless pickup is available. Shipping and delivery options are also available. Shop at:

templeisraelgiftshop.com Questions? Call or text Debbie E. at (248) 496-4525, Debbie F. at (248) 227-2146 or Stacy at (248) 894-6617.

ORDER YOUR TRIBUTE CARDS!Let someone know that you are thinking of them at this difficult time. Learn more or purchase online at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood or contact Jodie Polk at [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE for our second annual Sisterhood/Brotherhood program. You won’t want to miss this fabulous night. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 20th at 7pm. Watch for details. It is going to be a great event!

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B’NAI MITZVAHSATURDAY, JANUARY 9

ALEXANDER ELLIOTT SCHEINFIELD, son of Rebecca Lincoln and Adam Scheinfield; grandchild of Evie and Dennis Scheinfield, Gail Lincoln and Gary Schamehorn and Judi Scheinfield and Harvey Babcock. Alexander attends Birmingham Covington School. His hobbies and interests include football, baseball, basketball, skiing, traveling and video games.

WHITNEY PAIGE LEFF, daughter of Carrie and Randy Leff; grandchild of Marcia and Roger Fenton and Cindy and Fred Leff; great-grandchild of Sally Soberman and Anne Colman. Whitney is a student at Derby Middle School. She enjoys playing soccer. For her most meaningful mitzvah project, Whitney collected holiday gifts for families in need in her community.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16LILLY ANNE MORRIS, daughter of Amy Morris and Michael Morris; grandchild of Barbara and Dr. Jess Kraft and Barbara and Dr. Leon Morris. Lilly attends Royal Oak Middle School. Her interests include acting, singing, playing soccer, drawing, swimming, cooking and baking. For her mitzvah project, Lilly volunteered as a virtual reader for Brilliant Detroit, crocheted scarves, bracelets and necklaces for donation and contributed

food and clothing to collection drives in the community.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23CAMRYN JOY RAITT, daughter of Laura Raitt and Jeffrey Raitt; grandchild of Patricia and Robert Baer, Lois Raitt and the late David Raitt. She is a student at Warner Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include baking, cooking, exercising, dancing and singing. As part of her mitzvah project Camryn raised funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society and donated to Toys for Tots.

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS


SATURDAY, JANUARY 30EMERSYN SLOANE LAZOR, daughter of Kyley Kaplan Lazor and Jeffrey Lazor; grandchild of Debi and Larry Kaplan and Mindy Lazor; great-grandchild of Beverly Reichlin. Emersyn is currently attending Hillel Day School. She is a company dance at Studio A. Additional interests include attending Tamarack Camps and softball. As part of her mitzvah project, Emersyn created and designed tzedakah boxes which she sold on

Facebook to be returned full after two months. Her goal was to encourage people to participate in daily tzedakah. All funds that she raised from this special project were donated to Tamarack’s Send A Kid to Camp fund.

TEMPLE FAMILYBirths and BlessingsMilo Rowan Levine, son of Wendy and Dr. Zach Levine, grandson of Marjie and Alan Benson and Lynn and Steve Levine; great-grandson of Betty and Donald Benson.

In MemoriamDr. Stephan Bass, husband of Lindsey Hallwood; brother-in-law of Caren Bass; uncle of Julie (David) Sidder and Robyn (Travis) Hunt; great-uncle of Ella and Ava Sidder.

Michael Beltzman, husband of Judy Beltzman; father of Jonathan (Companion Denise Detrick) Beltzman; brother of David and Stanley Beltzman z”l; brother-in-law of Linda Beltzman.

Dr. Lary Berkower; husband of Janice Berkower; father of Dr. David (Chava) Berkower, Sarah (Dr. Martin) Kornblum and Tammi (Dr. Larry) Adler; grandfather of Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, Jonathan Kornblum, Elanit, Isaac, Atara, and Ayelet Berkower, Allison, Michael, and Zachary Adler; brother of Linda (late Dr. Richard) Merkle.

Ruth Binder, wife of Ruby Binder z”l; mother of Rona (Jerry Levit) Milbauer, Loree (Edward) Reynolds and Bruce Binder z”l; mother-in-law of Eli Milbauer z”l; grandmother of Dana (Ryan) Kaplan, Jordann (Micah) Grodin, Brooke (Lamar) DeLong, Eddie Reynolds and Stuart Levit; great-grandmother of Oliver and Eli Kaplan, Eliot and Ruby Grodin and Ellie DeLong; sister of Shirley Bain z”l, Fred Glick z”l, Harold Glicksman z”l, and Mary Tushman z”l.


Dr. Donald Martin Borsand, husband of Sharon Kahan Borsand; father of Steven (Amy) Borsand and Dr. Stephanie Turpen (Dr. Marc Silverstone); grandfather of Jack Turpen, Amanda Borsand and Alexander Borsand; Jeremy Turpen; Jason Silverstone and Amanda Silverstone; brother of Gerald (Eileen) Borsand and Dr. Marvin Borsand (Shari Lightstone); brother-in-law of Dr. Bernard (JoAnn z”l) Kahan, Martin (Suzanne) Kahan, and Beverly Kahan; son of Freida and Jack Borsand z”l; son-in-law of Ida and David Kahan z”l.

Krista Brasch, wife of Warren Brasch; mother of Alayna Brasch, Emily Brasch, and Chloe Brasch; daughter of Helen and the late Don McCredie; sister of twin sisters Kim (Louie) Valentine and Jennifer (Jerry) Butler; sister-in-law of Abbey (Ken) Nathan; daughter-in-law of Miles and Ann Brasch; devoted friend of Dr. Adam and Carol Cooper, Heidi and Gary Mekjian and “Ed” Edward and Michelle Peres.

Lisa Beth Chinsky, wife of Dr. Kenneth David Chinsky; mother of Andrew Jacob (Allie) Chinsky, Daniel Arron Chinsky and Sara Gayle (Kirstin) Chinsky; grandmother of Emmie Chinsky; daughter of Larry W. Lechtner; sister of Joseph “Joey” (Cindy) Lechtner and Barbara (Scott) Erlich; special niece of Bobbi Pollock.

Sanford Allen Cohen, husband of Nancy Kozlowski; brother of Brenda (Howard) Rosenberg; son of Belle and Herbert Cohen z”l.Beverly Friedman, sister of Maxine Sherman.

Marilyn Gvazda, wife of Judge Melvyn Gvazda; mother of Dr. Melanie (Glen) Schwartz; grandmother of Avery Schwartz and Ari Schwartz; sister of Dr. Robert (Mary Jo z”l) Wolfe z”l.

Beverly Goldberg, wife of Howard Goldberg z”l; mother of Stacey (Bob) Shelton, Amy (Robert) Singer, and Alyssa (Joshua “Josh”) Tobias; grandmother of Cady and Charlie Tobias, Seth and Samantha Byck and Zachary, Jordyn, and Olivia Singer; sister of Peter (Marge) Fein, Susan (Bruce) Sitron and Penny (Vernon) McGarity; aunt of Hayley (Pat) Greenleaf, Jessica (Keith Nichols) McGarity and Emily Sitron z”l; daughter of Mildred Wise z”l.

Marcia Harris; wife of William M. Harris z”l; mother of Ilene H. Harris, Nancy R.( Roger Shepherd) Harris, Pat Harris-Linton and her “spare” daughter Elaine Pollack; friends Dennis and Peggy Frank; grandmother of Megan and Jonathan HLZacks, Whitney Harris-Linton; great-grandmother of Gavriella HLZacks; daughter of Bess and Benjamin Wilk z”l; daughter-in-law of Charles and Fannie Harris z”l; sister of Joan Wilk Cherner z”l; sister-in-law of Doreen Harris Gordon z”l; aunt of Sanford Estroff, Todd Estroff, and Michael (Beverly) Gordon; great aunt of Judy (Richard Parad) Estroff.


William Keller, husband of Beverly Keller z”l; father of Howard (Rebecca Thomason) Keller, Gayle (Joshua Jackson) Keller; grandfather of Serena Keller; brother of Sophie Berkowitz.

Susie Mae Morris, mother of Minnie Matthews (caregiver), Addie Wallace, Rosa Morris and Patricia Jones, Johnny (Belinda) Morris, Roosevelt Brooks, Rev. Samuel (Venessa)Tillman, James Miller, Thomas (Paula) Morris, George (Carmelia “Camille”) McMillian and one who was like a son, Al (Patricia) Gandy; sister of Maggie Mickens.

Evelyn “Evie” Orbach, mother of Richard Orbach and Leda Meredith, Sharon and Howard Quarters, Judy and Paul Chamberlin, Lila Lazarus and Ed Fernandez; grandmother of Raz and Rona Orbach, Roey and Maya Orbach, Emily Orbach, Jessica Renick, Kally Chamberlin and Brian Hengesbaugh, Tessa Chamberlin, Brandon Quarters, Michael Quarters, David Quarters and Rakefet Orbach z”l; great-grandmother of Bodhi Hengesbaugh and Mila Orbach; sister of Anita Blank; daughter of the Esther and Jacob Leisner z”l.

Arthur Schneider, husband of Leah Schneider z”l; father of Rose Schneider (Ian Glass); Ryan (Jennifer) Schneider and Jennifer Schneider; grandfather of Andrew and Emily Schneider and Brandon and Justin Glass.

Harry Schwartz, husband of Pauline Schwartz; father of “Sue” Susan (“Jeff” Jeffrey) Hoffman, Michael Schwartz z”l and Jerry Schwartz z”l; father-in-law of Debbie Schwartz; brother of Helen Grubner; grandfather of Dr. Brian Schwartz (Dr. Laura Pincus), Andrea (Dan) Wald, Karen Schwartz (Daniel Lederman), Steven Schwartz (fiancee Gehang Zhou), Eric (Morielle) Hoffman and Alex (Natasha) Hoffman; great-grandfather of Hannah and Miles Schwartz, Madeline and Mikayla Wald, and Jonah and Ethan Lederman; brother of David Schwartz z”l, Joseph Schwartz z”l, Hy Schwartz z”l, Lillian Feldman z”l and Evelyn Levenson z”l; son of Sadie and Sam Schwartz z”l.

Julie Sosnick, mother of Jason Cyrulnik; sister of Karen (“Jeff” Jeffrey) Schoenberg and Michael Zack; daughter of Robert Sosnick z”l and Marilyn Zack z”l; dear friend of Terry McKnight.

Ilene Stein, wife of Keith Stein; mother to Melanie (Eric) Morrow and Scott Stein; grandmother (Mema) of Ezra and Levi Morrow; daughter of Florence and Milton Sriro z”l; daughter-in-law of Lillian Stein and Martin Stein z”l; sister and sister-in-law of Michael (Andrea) Sriro and Ray (Linda) Sriro, Kevin Stein, Mark Stein z”l, Gordon Stein z”l and Adam Stein z”l.


Arnold Vertlieb, brother of Layla Mendelson.Robert Wallach, husband of Fern Wallach; father of Julie Brydon, Stacey (Jeffrey) Ehrlichman, Leslee (London Bates) Wallach, Randi (Dr. Ramin) Rafie, Darcee (Marc) Matlen and Todd Wallach z”l; grandfather of Raquel Rafie, Riley Rafie, Dylan Koblin, Taylor Koblin, Brandon Ehrlichman, Blake Ehrlichman, Carolina Bates, Nash Matlen and Trey Matlen; son of Shirley and Saul Wallach z”l; brother of Diane Glazer and Gerald Wallach z”l.

Martin Weberman, son of Ann and Herman Weberman z”l; father of Joshua (Jessica Ricksgers) Weberman and Hal Weberman; brother of Philip (Peggy Pollack) Weberman and Abraham “Abe” (Barbara) Weberman; uncle of Karen Weberman; dear friend of Abe Schwartz.

Sylvia Weingart, wife of the late Harold Weingart; mother of Debra “Debbie” (David) Kolb; Karen Meisel and Lisa (Dale) Garber; grandmother of Alex and Austin Meisel, Samantha (Brent) Kendziorski, Jenna (Alan) McGee, Noah Garber and Matthew Kolb and Michael (Marcy) Kolb; great-grandmother of Ezra, Annabel, Avery, Lila and Natalie; sister of Solomon Halberg z”l and Pearl Brodie.

Gary Alan Weiss, husband of Annie Jablonka Weiss; father of Jodi (Robert z”l) Mills, Ilyse (Aaron) Fox, Ryan Weiss and Marc (Kacey) Weiss; grandfather of Jacob and Rebecca Mills, Jared and Sean Fox and Joshua and Alexis Weiss; brother of Judi “Judith” Shapiro; uncle of Hillary Shapiro and Ian (Alyssa Shlensky) Shapiro; son of Helen and Irving Weiss z”l; son-in-law of Regina and Jack Jablonka z”l.

Corinne Wise, wife of Marshall Wise z”l; mother of Alecia (the late Joe) Holland and Marc (Francine) Wise; grandmother of Richelle (Warren) Frankford, Erik (Jamie) Goodman and Shaun (Janelle) Goodman, Shawn Heaslip z”l; great-grandmother Ashlee and Mason Frankford, Rebekah, Cameron and Arabella Goodman, Makayla Goff, Liliana and Braelyn Goodman; sister of Fred (Gail) Wax, Howard (Hindi) Wax and Sheldon (Donna z”l) Wax z”l.

Norma York, wife of Phillip York z”l; mother of Elise York and Marcy (Reuven) Millman; grandmother of Ashlee (Zack) Bower, Chaim (Leba) Millman, Shoshana (Binyamin) Brodman, Miriam (Pinny) Wolf, Leah (Tzvi Eliezer) Wolff and Eliezar Millman; sister of Idene (Paul) Fink.


LARRY ABRAMSON JUNIOR CHOIR FUNDProvides Junior Choir Awards and other programs.In Honor Of:Bat Mitzvah of Ashlee Rose Frankford – Daniel Medow

ADMINISTRATOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes.In Honor Of:Wishing a full and speedy recovery of Dorene Finer – Yolanda and David TisdaleIn Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Sonia and Keith Pomeroy; Spagna Family

GEORGE & SHIRLEY AGREE CARING COMMUNITY FUNDProvides birthday parties for residents of nursing homes, orphanages, and shelters.In Memory Of:Erwin Lieberman – Arlene and Rick Agree

DONNA & ALLAN APPLE FUND FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSProvides madrachim support for children with special needs.In Memory Of:Myrna Klayman; Robert Wallach – Marlene and Ronald Rosen

SUSIE F. ARNOLD CHOIR FUNDProvides funding for the Shabbat Singers Choir.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Daniel Arnold – Emily Arnold

TRIBUTES

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FINE ARTS FUNDSupports the purchases of fine art at Temple Israel.In Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Alex Eisenberg

DAVID & JEAN BRENNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a graduating senior from the Temple Israel High School with a stipend to purchase textbooks. In Memory Of:David Marcus – Judy and Richard Mintz

COURTNEY LISA CANTOR ISRAEL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides funds for youth travel to Israel.In Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Judith and Irving Blau; Sherry CantorErwin Lieberman; Robert Wallach – Sherry Cantor

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes.In Honor Of:In appreciation of Cantor Neil Michaels – Jennifer and Mark Camens; Kruger FamilyBat Mitzvah of Ilana Weinbaum – Marci ShulmanIn Memory Of:Rita Berdowski – Margi and Harry Weinhaus

CARING COMMUNITY FUNDSupports the programs of Temple Israel’s Caring Community.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the 80th Birthday of Anita Haenick – Gloria and Richard TraitelMazel Tov to Eleanor Jackier on being honored by the Holocaust Memorial Center; Special Birthday of Ron Koenigsberg – Carolyn and Steven MarksSpecial Birthday of Carolyn Marks – Caryn and Hersh RothenbergWishing a speedy recovery of Jack Singer – Gail and Arnie BudinIn appreciation of Stacey Smith – Debra Levin and Lawrence SniderIn Memory Of:Dr. Jerry Aronoff – Sheila and David Lipschutz; Dharlene and Chuck Norris; Rosenfeld FamilyDonna Goren – Caryn and Hersh Rothenberg; Linda Weiss


Bob Hersh – Karen and Jerry MehlerSeymour Kleiman – Debbie and Milt SternHoward Leshman – Sandi and Doug Allen; Diane and Larry Blau; Ronna and Stuart Gold; Barbara and Donald Krachman; Anita and Ralph ZichermanDavid Shafer – Debbie and Henry Gornbein; Janice and Arnold TrachtRobert Wallach – Carolyn and Steven Marks

DOROTHY & ARNOLD COLLENS FAMILY EVENT FUNDProvides funding for family programming.In Honor Of:Wishing a speedy recovery of Bob Baer; Wishing a speedy recovery of Judy Shewach Stevenson – Dorothy and Arnie Collens

JOSEPHINE & HARRY COLTON SHABBAT B’YACHAD AND COLLEGE FUNDProvides a “First Shabbat” dinner to families of newborn or adopted children and college packages.In Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Judith Colton

CONCERT/LECTURE FUND OF TEMPLE ISRAELAssists in the support of concerts and lectures at Temple Israel.In Honor Of:75th Birthday of Linda Klein – Marci and Marvin Shulman

ETHEL & ROBERT DANTO CHILDREN’S LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER FUNDProvides annual support for the Hodari Family Children’s Library and Media Center.In Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Cheryl and Barry Lakritz

ARTHUR DUBIN CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL FUNDAids families with children with special needs.In Honor Of:Special Birthday of Yale Levin – Debbie RottmanMazel Tov to Lisa and Lou Corey and Barbara Weisberg on the birth of your Granddaughter and Great-Granddaughter – Carolyn Gordon &


Sheila and Miles HurwitzIn Memory Of:Susan Dubin – Debbie and Jeff Chutz; Greta Sanders; Mary SolomonMarking Yahrzeit Of:Michael Alan Gerus – Annette and Steve Gerus

ZACHARY M. TALAN EDELSON MACCABI SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides scholarships for Temple Israel Maccabi participants. In Memory Of:Howard Levinsky – Gayle and Gary Samuels

TEMPLE ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDSupports Temple Israel environmental projects.In Memory Of:Brad Beck – Mari Kaftan

HIDDEN JEWS OF ETHIOPIA FUNDIn Honor Of:In appreciation of Temple Israel Clergy and Staff – Myreah Mia Moore

AUDREY & WILLIAM FARBER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUNDSupports educational funding for the Early Childhood Center.In Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Jodi, Mike, Brady and Bryce FeldSimon Morrell – Gayle and Gary Samuels

ANNE & EDWARD FIENMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a college scholarship to a graduating senior from Temple Israel Religious School.In Memory Of:Dorie Miller; Simon Morrell – Mindy and Gary RobertsMarking Yahrzeit Of:Howard Klepner; Peggy Pianin – Rosanne and Ben Fienman

JASCHA GELMAN MEMORIAL FUNDProvides funding for Israel trip scholarships.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the new home of Amy, Michael, Ari & Jonah Mellen – Judy GelmanIn Memory Of:Nina Cutler; Ruth Steel – Judy Gelman


GENERAL GIFTS FUNDProvides general financial support of Temple Israel. In Memory Of:Brad Beck – Hilary, Edan, Alex, David and Ari King

ALBERT GOODMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides tuition assistance to a graduating senior of Temple Israel’s Religious School.In Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Linda and Marty Weitz

ESTHER & JACK GORBACK FAMILY ARCHIVES FUNDSupports the Temple Israel archives.In Memory Of:Jim Polk – Mindy and Gary Roberts

AVIVA PEARL HERMAN MEMORIAL SHARE FUNDProvides support to those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.In Honor Of:Wishing a speedy recovery of Merle Schwartz – Jeannette and Michael Wertheimer

IWREY FAMILY SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDProvides senior programming, transportation and other special needs.In Honor Of:Wishing a speedy recovery of Phyllis Abrahams – Debbie and Alvin IwreyIn Memory Of:Marty Weiner – Amy and Ron Weiner

KABBALAT SHABBAT RECORDING FUNDProvides funding for Temple Israel’s Kabbalat Shabbat Recording.In Honor Of:In appreciation of the Shabbat Team at Temple Israel – Myreah Mia Moore

HARRY & PHYLLIS KELLMAN MEMORIAL FUNDSupports senior programming at Temple Israel.In Memory Of:


Jack Kramer – Phyllis and Harvey ShapiroMarking Yahrzeit Of:Mary Kellman – Barbara Safran-Cohen and Murray Cohen

DR. DENNIS J. AND MILLY KOVAN MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:Donna Goren; Shirley Weingarden – Linda Kovan and Family

JOSEPH & BESSIE LEBOWSKY NURSERY SCHOOL FUNDSupplements toys, equipment and supplies used by the Nursery School.In Memory Of:Myrna Klayman – Early Childhood Center Staff

LARRY LEVIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a scholarship for a Temple Israel student for camp or other youth summer trips.In Memory Of:Myrna Klayman; Elaine Ruttenberg; Robert Wallach – Elaine and Mel RaznickHoward Leshman – Rhoda Paull; Elaine and Mel Raznick

LIBRARY FUND Supports Temple Israel libraries.In Honor Of:70th Birthday of Cheryl Kane – Natie and Alan ReinsteinIn Memory Of:Ann Carron – Debbie and Milt SternDavid Marcus – Deede and Miles Auster, Jackie DeYoung and Michael Kashy, Bonnie and Michael King, Sharon and Jerry Knoppow, Ruth Lerchin, Lynn and Paul Lieberman, Sue and Sheldon Simon, Sharon and Jim Schmidt, Lucy and Gene Schoener, Elaine and Steve Sturman, Marilyn and Cliff Weisberg, Sue and Bob Rollinger; Ruth Beresh; Marcy Chudnov; Deb, Eric, Sarah, Emily, Zoe and Jillian Schiffer; Sherrie and Norty Stern; Yolanda and David Tisdale

ROSALYN LINER & BARRY LINER MEMORIAL FUNDSupports the annual Temple Israel Chanukah party.In Memory Of:Myrna Klayman – Natalie SchiffLois Rubin – Natalie and Sidney Blatnikoff; Judy and Kent Siegel


LIPSON FAMILY DAILY MINYAN FUNDAssists in the expenses of the daily Minyan.In Honor Of:Special Birthday of Diane Mittenthal – Annette Rosen and Harvey MillerIn Memory Of:Stuart Mittenthal – Annette Rosen and Harvey Miller

SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides Early Childhood Center scholarships.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov to Sheri and Jeffrey Weiss on the birth of your Grandson – Sheila and David LipschutzIn Memory Of:Lisa Kraft Dorf – Linda Gershenson; Asher Kaftan; Jill and Matthew Kasle; Emily and Darren Rosenberg & FamilyHoward Leshman – Iris and Richard SchlossNorman Letzer – Judie, Jerry and Heather KrootDeborah Regal – Judie and Jerry Kroot, Heather, Andrew and AriDavid Shafer – Laurie and Howard StollerRobert Wallach – Dr. Amy MarksMarking Yahrzeit Of:Harold Michaels; Pauline Michaels – Sheila Michalowsky

LOUIS & LILY MARGOLIS FAMILY CHALLAH FUNDProvides Challah to new members, and to those members returning home from the hospital or nursing care. In Memory Of:Beverly Nusbaum – Elaine and David Lippitt

BARBARA AND LAWRENCE MILLMAN FAMILY CHANUKAH FUNDProvides holiday celebrations for those in need, through the Temple Israel No Temple Family Without A Chanukah Program.In Honor Of:May you be blessed with gifts of love, peace, happiness and health this Chanukah, Joel Abrams & Family; Amy and Adam Brode & Family; Linda Dembs; Laurel and Stephen Epstein; Bobbi and Gary Feldman; Marcia and Stu Felhandler; Barbara and Barry Grant; Arlene Haber; Linda Hayman; Gail and Bob Kaplan; Carolynn Karp; Stacey and Olivia Karp; Molly and Bill Lawlor; Jennifer, Bill and Zachary LeGrand; Lisa and


Jason Levine & Family; Mindy Levine; Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss; Linda Marcus; Drew Millman & Family; Marsha and Neil Millman; Kerry and Howard Moskowitz; Marjorie and Morry Opperer; Rachel and Josh Opperer and Sons; Harriet and Neil Pepper & Family; Joan and David Raznick; Kim and Mike Raznick & Family; Madeline Dunn and Fred Raznick; Nancy and Alan Raznick; Iris and Rick Schloss; Lynne and Leslie Schultz; Judith and Ernie Simon; Karen and Eric Simon & Family; Linda and Mike Simon; Beverly and Dennis Wolgin; Wendy and Rabbi Paul Yedwab; Rochelle and Jerry Zabel – Barbara and Larry MillmanSpecial Birthday of Margie Hirsch – Karen and Bruce Gilbert In Appreciation of our amazing Parents & Grandparents Barbara and Larry Millman – Cheryl, Craig, Nathan, Sam and EmilyIn Memory Of:Marty Hollander; Adell Ozrovitz – Annette Rosen and Harvey Miller & Family

MINDELL/KUNTINSKY EMERGENCY NEEDS MEMORIAL FUNDProvides emergency assistance to families in crisis. In Memory Of:Frank Kutinsky – Lisa and Seth MindellDavid Marcus – Kari and Jeff Provizer & Family

ISAAC z”l & YETTA PANN BIKKUR CHAVERIM FUNDProvides volunteer support and materials for visitation of home bound/nursing home individuals.In Honor Of:My Father Isaac Pann z”l – Howard PannIn Memory Of:Michael Beltzman – Yolanda and David Tisdal

PRAYER BOOK FUNDProvides prayer books and other religious publications for Temple Israel use.In Memory Of:Sharon Goldenberg – Teri and Mark GoodmanHoward Leshman – Sharon and Mel Fishman; Eva Helminen; Einav, James, Alexa and Marissa StewartStan Morris – Sharon and Mel Fishman

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the marriage of Ariella and Josh Allmayer – Debbie and


Jeff Chutz; Stacy and David Gordon & FamilyIn appreciation of Rabbi Josh Bennett – Hus Family; Katie and Marc SchlesselIn appreciation of Rabbi Marla Hornsten – Kruger Family75th Birthday of Ray Weitzman – Eileen and Howard YoungIn Memory Of:Martin Bader – Sharon Sucher and FamilyDr. Joann Bennett – Sara and Scott Bernstein; Gail and Arnie Budin; Debbie and Jeff ChutzLeslie Burstyn – David Burstyn; Frances and Louis SturmHoward Leshman – Lisa and Richard Broder; Susan and Jimmy Ginzler; Linda Weiss and Mark Mellen; Kathy and Dennis Rosenzweig; Linda and David Rouff; Barbara Hillman and Allen Rubiner; Eileen and Howard YoungAlan Orman – Lenore Freed

FAYE & DON REIFLER MEMORIAL YOUTH TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides scholarships to Temple Israel youth group members to attend youth trips.In Memory Of:Itzy Lieberman – Sharon and Barry Rosenberg & Family

JEFFREY DAVID ROCHEN MEMORIAL FUNDProvides programming for suicide prevention and to combat bullying for young people in our community.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Louis J. Been; Mary Been – Phyllis and Don Rochen

LYNN & HARVEY RUBIN SOCIAL ACTION FUNDFunds social action programming.In Honor Of:In appreciation of Rabbi Josh Bennett – Marilyn and Paul Meyer

SAMSON FAMILY MINYAN FUNDAssists in the expenses of the daily Minyan.In Memory Of:Lois Graff; Harriet Reines – Linda and Steven WeissMichael Jacobs – Debbie Riklin RottmanErwin “Itzy” Lieberman – Barbara and Norman SamsonMarking Yahrzeit Of:Ruby R. Samson – Barbara and Norman Samson & Family


REGENE & LESLIE SCHMIER CONCERT SERIES ENDOWMENT FUNDProvides in perpetuity a high-quality, no charge concert series for the benefit of Temple members, their families and the community at large.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the Bat Mitzvah of Ava – Ellen and Marc Whitefield

ABRAHAM SEIDERMAN COLLEGE EDUCATION FUNDProvides financial assistance to students still striving to achieve their academic potential.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Heather Brevoort Heath; Abraham Seiderman – Seiderman Family

SUSAN SHANKER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a UAHC camp scholarship to a Religious School student.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov the 13th Birthday of Zoe Ava Kleid – Wendy and Sunny Shanker50th Wedding Anniversary of Joanne and Paul Lederer – Shanker FamilyMarking Yahrzeit Of:Ted Gell – Nancy Gell

TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD FUNDSupports Temple Israel Sisterhood programming.In Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Berman – Andi and Mark WeissBat Mitzvah of Brianna Kronenberg – Wendy and Larry KohlenbergMazel Tov to Ann Podolsky – Andi WeissIn Memory Of:Hillary Handwerger; David Marcus – Wendy and Larry KohlenbergAlan Orman – Wendy, Larry, Jared and Liza Kohlenberg

KOLE-OTIS-SKLAR FAMILIES EARLY EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF SHEILA OTIS SKLAR, ROSE WEIDER OTIS & IRVIN OTISSupports Nursery (ECC) Tot Shabbat picnic programs.In Memory Of:Irv Otis; Rose Weider Otis; Sheila Otis-Sklar – Betty and Rhonda

ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER ENDOWMENT Supports Temple Israel’s Family Life Center.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Joan Provizer – Janie and Rob Starkman


SONIA SYME & MICHAEL SYME MEMORIAL FUNDProvides camperships and other charitable purposes.In Memory Of:Cliff Brownlee – Dolores Schwartz, Gina and Dr. Guy Saperstein and Dr. Glenn SapersteinReva Gornbein – Dolores Schwartz

JUANITA & GEORGE VICTOR MI SHEBEIRACH BLANKET FUNDProvides Mi Shebeirach blankets to hospital, nursing home and rehab patients.In Honor Of:Wishing a full and speedy recovery of Linda Brodsky – Dorothy and Bob Hack; Yolanda and David TisdaleMazel Tov on the Wedding Anniversary of Rabbi Jennifer and Ryan Kaluzny – Linda BrodskyIn Memory Of:David Marcus – Linda Brodsky and Ronda Brodsky

WENDY & RABBI PAUL YEDWAB YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUNDSupports a variety of youth enrichment activities offered or sponsored by Temple Israel.In Honor Of:In appreciation of Wendy and Rabbi Paul Yedwab – Rose and Steve Sallen

YFTI FUNDSupports YFTI activities. In Memory Of:Bob Wallach – Robyn and David Heicklen

YOUTH ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE FUNDSupports youth scholarships for Temple Israel sponsored trips to Israel.In Memory Of:Dr. Jerry Aronoff – Lin and Ron KleinMarking Yahrzeit Of:Oscar Goldberg – Jeannette and Michael Wertheimer

JUDITH & RICHARD ZATKIN YOUTH FUNDProvides resources for Youth Group programs.In Memory Of:Ron Snow – Lynn and Don Apel


FUNDS BEING FORMEDAARON FENTON MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Marcia and Roger Fenton

DR. JOEL FORMAN FAMILY CHALLAH ROLL FUNDIn Honor Of:Special Birthday of Linda Forman – Judy and Larry Feldman; The Tuesday Taster’s & Esther and Dan Small

DAVID AND STACY GORDON FAMILY “DO GOOD FUND”Supports programming at Temple Israel that benefits the greater good of our community geared toward social action endeavors. In Honor Of:In appreciation of Rabbi Josh Bennett – Camens Family; Katie and Marc Schlessel; Taylor and Ross WeintraubIn Memory Of:Donna Goren – Stacy and David Gordon & Family

RICHARD MONASH CARING FUNDIn Memory Of:Howard Leshman – Lisa and Rick RubenfaerItsy Lieberman – Carol and Ross Fridson

JEFFREY SURNOW MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:Norman Letzer – Wendy and Ron Gruskin

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Volume 63 • January 2021 • Number 1Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

ClergyRabbi Harold S. Loss | Rabbi Paul M. Yedwab

Rabbi Joshua L. Bennett | Rabbi Marla R. HornstenRabbi Jennifer T. Kaluzny | Rabbi Jennifer M. Lader

Cantor Michael Smolash (The Stephen Gottliebz”l Cantorial Chair)Cantor Neil Michaels (The Stephen Gottliebz”l Cantorial Chair)

Rabbi Leon Fram (1895-1987) | Rabbi M. Robert Syme (1920-2003)Cantor Harold Orbach (1931-2014) | Cantor Robert Tulman (1904-1960)

Professional StaffRabbi Arianna L. Gordon, RJE - Education & Lifelong Learning Director

Rabbi Jeffrey Stombaugh - Director of The Well

David M. Tisdale - Chief Executive OfficerAlan Harris - Chief Operating Officer

Julie Eisman Levy - Early Childhood Center DirectorKari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW - Family Life Center Director

Lauren Marcus Johnson - Libraries and Media Center DirectorMarci S. Grossman, C.P.A. - Controller

Eric Groh - Facilities Director

OfficersMichael Curhan - President | Joseph Bigelman - Vice President

Ellie Bittker - Vice President | Andrew Bocknek - Treasurer Debra Gordon - Secretary | Lee Hurwitz - Member at Large

Hilary King - Past President /Chief Strategic Officer

Documents

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